Statement
Statement from the Director
On the deployment of Fire and Rain International team members to the Southeast Asia border crisis
As a fragile ceasefire collapses along a disputed border in Southeast Asia, I want to share with you what is happening and how our organisation is responding.
Airstrikes were launched this week following renewed military clashes. Civilians have been killed and hundreds of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate from border areas. Families are fleeing with little more than they can carry.
This isn't a distant crisis for our organisation. Some of our team — this is their land. They have family there. They know the roads, the villages, the people. And they've made the decision to go — not away from danger, but toward those who need help most.
"While families flee, our people are heading toward the crisis. When we say our team is on the ground, we mean right now. Today. At the border."
Andrew Scarborough · Director
Our team members are providing emergency humanitarian assistance — food, water, shelter, and support for families who have lost everything in a matter of hours.
The situation remains fluid. We are monitoring developments closely and will continue to share updates as we are able.
— Andrew Scarborough
Background
The Crisis
The dispute along this border dates back more than a century. Conflict has erupted repeatedly over the years, with the most recent escalation beginning earlier this year.
A ceasefire was agreed after international intervention, but that arrangement has now collapsed. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have been ordered to evacuate from border areas.
Many are sheltering with family or in temporary evacuation centres. The humanitarian need is significant and ongoing.
Our Response
On the Ground
Fire and Rain International team members are providing emergency assistance to displaced families in the affected region.
Relief
Emergency Supplies
Food, water, and essential items for families who fled with nothing.
Shelter
Safe Places
Supporting evacuation centres and temporary shelter for displaced families.
Team
Local Knowledge
Some of our team are on the ground — they're helping their own people.
Updates
Ongoing
We will share updates as we are able. The situation remains fluid.
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